Just downloaded the mod, so far I'm liking it. Love the description of the different races. I was wondering if there's any more that you've written up about them and published somewhere, it seems like a good story.

Hey there! Thanks for the interest, if you haven't checked out the wiki, then there is a good chunk more about the GRM universe for you to read!

https://sites.google.com/site/gauntletsshipyard/00-galactic-timeline

I'd start with the timeline and the Empires section goes into the different races in more detail.

Thanks!

Gauntlet

Just tired the latest BETA with GRM and got this error:

C:\Users\----\My Games\GalCiv3\Mods\GSM\Game\GalCiv3GlobalDefs.xml(1251,19): error:
element 'InfluenceVictoryProgressInfluenceDeadZone' is not allowed for content model '(MaxNumTurns,CreditsAndPowerCap,DefaultTileMoveCost,MinTileMoveCost,ExploreTileRandomRange,MinManufacturingSlider,StartImprovementLevel,

StarbaseModuleSalvageMultiplier,ShipyardMaxSponsorCount,ShipyardSalvageMultiplier,BaseStarbaseDef,VigilantStarbaseDef?,

BaseShipyardDef,GamePacingPacingDef,ResearchRatePacingDef,BaseMiningBaseBuildTime,NonStackingEffects*,ManufacturingSliderLowerScalePoint?,

ResearchSliderLowerScalePoint?,TaxesSliderLowerScalePoint?,DefaultEjectTile,RushCostMultiplier,CapitalImprovement,CivilizationCapitalImprovement?,

IdeologyTraitBaseCost,CoercionForgiveness,CoercionMaxPenalty,PopulationToProductionExponent,PopulationToProductionMultiplier,GlobalTriggers*,

GlobalCombatMods*,GlobalFactionMods*,GlobalColonyMods*,GlobalInterColonyMods*,GlobalCapitalColonyMods*,TradeRouteInitiatorMods*,

TradeRouteRaidMods*,TradeRouteRaidPathMods*,WarWithFavoredCivMods*,DefenseDamageWeaponMod,MinimumDamage,ApprovalToGrowthCurve,

ApprovalToProductionCurve,ApprovalToInfluenceCurve,ApprovalToResistanceCurve,ApprovalHappyThreshold,ApprovalContentThreshold,InfluenceMinToClaim,

InfluenceRadiusRoot,InfluenceBellCurveTargetDivisor,InfluenceFactorOnTakeover,InfluenceFalloff,GrowthDecay,DiplomacyViewCameraMovementEasingCurve,

EngineTrailWidthCurve,NumFreeStarbases,AdditionalCostPerStarbase,RequiredStarbaseSpacing,TacticalBattleArenaSize,TacticalBattleMinHitChance,

BattleMinFireDelay,BattleMaxFireDelay,MinShipPopulation,DefaultShipPopulation,ReservedColonyPopulation,MaxPopulationSourceDistance,

LoadTransportPopupWndDisplayMultiplier,LoadTransportPopupWndScrollbarNumStepsMultiplier,GraphVerticalRangePadding,GraphMaxNumFactionsToDisplay,

MainMapGraphLineThickness,MainMapGraphMaxTurnsRange,GraphsScreenGraphLineThickness,TechTreeLineInsetDistance,TechTreeHorizontalSpacing,

TechTreeVerticalSpacing,TechTreeClusterSpacing,TechTreeScreenCenterX,TechTreeScreenCenterY,TechTreeMarginX,TechTreeMarginY,TechTreeCenterViewOnSelect,

TechTreeIsDraggable,TechTreeMomentum,

Not sure if I have something wonky with my setup or what, thought you might be interested.

Thanks,

1.71 beta will give you issues, some new stuff in GC3GlobalDefs.xml which will prevent mods built on anything other than 1.71 from loading if they edit/include said file in thier mod. Same goes for StarbaseModules.xml.

Thought that might be the issue.

Thanks

Hi Gauntlet. I had to reinstall GRM 4.0 to finely get it to work with 1.71. But apparently GSM is broken got a error when trying to start the game. Deleted GSM and the game runs fine. Thanks for your hard work.

Hey there! Think I got GSM working properly Uploading shortly.

Cool... your mod is Awesome.

Sorry for the delay, some brief account issues (user error this time!)

Anywho, new version of GSM Available. Seems to work fine with 7.1

I have downloaded the mod and pretty close to installing it.  If I want to uninstall it do I need to track down each individual file and delete it?  There are quite a few files.  If that is the case how do I know what to uninstall?

No problem. I'll download it and try it out this weekend and let you know. Thanks for all your hard work.

Thanks guys!

Regarding uninstall. If you watch the install video I provide, that covers uninstallation as well. That being said, uninstall is very annoying.

1) Go into the directory, remove the GRM labeled files in the design folder/startup folder.

2) Remove the GRM Bazaar files in the directory and replace with the original (backup copies of the original file are provided in the GRM download incase you forgot to backup yourself)

3) Remove the GRM mods located in your mods folder.

4) Remove the various GRM files in Factions, Logos, Designs, and Portraits, Background folders.

Experimental Alternate uninstall method:

1) Do steps 3 and 4 above, then verify the game integrity in Steam, I think this will replace the bazaar files and delete the startup preview ship files. (could be wrong though!)

Wherever possible I labeled files "GRM" in the front to make this process easy, but its still quite annoying. Though, the content in step 4, is useful even without the rest of the mod and won't hurt anything by leaving it there and thats the most annoying stuff to sort through in my opinion.

But ya know... once you install GRM, you are not going to look back anyways

HAHA!

True So True

Yeah. Sadly things have kept me away from working on the mod or making videos, but I hope to change that in a couple months.

Reasons... which I feel like sharing for no real justifiable reason...

1) Bought a condo, woot, the decorating/work continues.

2) Stellaris (sorry, GC, I'm a fickle lover)

3) My miniature gaming love is eating my creativity right now (Dropzone Commander for those intrigued)

https://flic.kr/s/aHskjz49VQ

Also work (like woah... like wow... I'm an implementation coach/consultant and my workload is more than doubled this year all of a sudden) and also sick cats

Gauntlet...Thankyou for the response I really appreciate it.  I somehow had overlooked the video (if it was a snake it would have bit me)!  It is quite helpful and informative.  From what I can tell this mod may may make it not possible to play online or am I mistaken?  I'm still getting my feet wet and actualy enjoyed an online game..a few crashes but it was easy to restore a game and get back in the fray.  Am I correct about online functionality? I know the game has an option for allowing mods to be turned off or on so that the game can be played online.  Thanks again!

I would probably recommend reinstalling the game over uninstalling the mod.

Hmm?

@ Byeohazard -No Mod works with MP.

correct.....but there is an option to have mods enabled or not in the options. Was wondering if it could be deactivated with the option so that online play could take place..although from the video it appears that files are replaced so I kind of doubt online works at all once installed.

Unchecking "Enable Mods" will deactivate all mods with out "uninstalling". Requires a Game reboot to take effect.

That is an excellent question. GRM does (grudgingly, sadly, angrily (yes, I'm angry that this was required for cosmetic changes) alter/replace some core game files. However, none of these files control gameplay/data/content, so I'm not certain if it will crash multiplayer.

I'll try to find out, but I'm stuck with no access to GC3 until Monday, so if anyone can check for me, its appreciated. I suspect MP will still work since the only replaced file is the ship file for the bazaar and its still the same file name, but you never know until you try it.

That being, that is the only thing GRM relies on altering core files for, so if you simply removed it and restored the original bazaar file you would be good to go and still have the majority/important part of GRM installed.

Happy playing!

Just checking back.  I have not tested because I have a couple multiplay games in progress and would rather wait until they finish before I do any shuffling around.  Thanks in advance for any info.

I've got the latest version of the mod running, it's been working flawlessly so far. Hope life calms down for you, Gauntlet!

Starting too! Managed to open GC and tweak some ships this week and this weekend is empty so I'll be reviewing the new ship parts.

Planning to get back to work on this, so I need to try, to finish the merc replacements. 

I haven't been able to get MP to work even, without any mods lol so I've failed royally to test this byeohazard.